AMSTERDAM - BASEL
Dec 9-16, 2026
Get in the holiday spirit with Rick Braun and Peter White on an unforgettable Christmas Market River Cruise sailing from Amsterdam to Basel onboard the AmaPrima. This intimate river cruise offers a unique blend of stunning scenery, festive holiday celebrations, and culinary delights. You will be entertained by unique, first-class musical performances that will make this journey truly memorable.
Join Rick Braun and Peter White for a Magical, Musical, Holiday Cruise from Amsterdam to Basel
Experience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get caught up in the magic of the holidays with visits
to some of the world’s most timeless Christmas Markets. Warm up with a mug of steamy Glühwein
or a cup of traditional Rüdesheimer Coffee. Let the "Capital of Noël," Strasbourg, the oldest and largest Christmas Market in France, captivate you the way it has so many others for centuries. Cherish all the glory of the season in grand European style as you cruise along the Rhine.
Live Music
On Board
Unwind, sing along, and celebrate the holidays with two of the most beloved names in Smooth Jazz
Guests will enjoy multiple nights of live music, each with its own festive flair. From intimate solo sets to high-energy collaborations, every evening brings a new theme and a fresh musical experience. The sounds of the season will follow you along the scenic Rhine.
To Learn More About Each Stop
All of the music, excursions, gratuities, port charges, taxes, and the standard AMA experience are included in your ticket price, including the following features and amenities:
What’s Included?
Accommodation during the cruise
All gourmet meals onboard: early riser coffee and croissants; a rich buffet breakfast; a festive lunch buffet; afternoon tea & coffee with cake, cookies, & sandwiches; and a multi-course dinner
Unlimited local wines as well as beer and soft drinks for dinner
Unlimited sparkling wine and orange juice for breakfast
Sip and Sail happy hour nightly, one hour before dinner
24-hour coffee & tea station, including ice water and iced tea. Cappuccino, latte and espresso can be requested during all meals
Captain’s Welcome Champagne Reception and Gala Dinner, and Captain’s Farewell Champagne Reception and Gala Dinner, plus several Theme Dinners
Bottled water, fluffy bathrobes, and slippers provided in each cabin
Use of the hot tub or swimming pool (as equipped) on the sun deck, and the wellness center inside, including fitness equipment
Use of the bicycles and helmets onboard
Onboard Internet (via flat-screen TV & keyboard in each stateroom, and wireless in our two lounges)
In-cabin movies
Elevator reaches Main Restaurant, Lobby/Main Lounge and staterooms on Violin and Cello Deck (does not reach Piano Deck or Sun Deck)
Our daily shore excursion program during the cruise, with English speaking guides, including use of our QuietVox personal headsets
Services of our professional English-speaking Cruise Director.
SAIL ABOARD THE
AmaPrima
SAIL ABOARD THE
AmaPrima
Luxurious Stateroom
Pricing
AMSTERDAM - BASEL
Dec 9-16, 2026
Payment Plans
TOTAL CRUISE PAYMENT (does not include any other purchases such as travel insurance, pre and post bookings, etc.) and paid by credit card:
Cruise Registration Fee ($1,000 per double cabin) collected when registering.
Cruise Booking Deposit ($1,000 per person/$2,000 per cabin, with a credit of the Registration Fee) upon confirmation of the cruise.
Monthly Payment Plans (10 monthly payments) and Standard Payment Plans (4 payments throughout the year) will be available for the remaining amount due – beginning September 2025 through June 2026.
All payments are nonrefundable.
Refund & Cancellations
All payments made are non-refundable at the time of payment. Guests are urged to purchase Travel Insurance when your Cruise Booking Deposit is made to offset this risk. Our travel agent will be offering this to all our guests as an option when you make your deposit. NOTE: In the event that you cannot attend, you can transfer your reservation for a fee of $200 PER PERSON. The monetary arrangements are between you and the person taking your place. We can pick up payments, if mid payment year, for a transfer.
What this means: When you make any payment – the registration fee $1,000, completed $2,000 cruise booking deposit, monthly payments, or the four payments standard plan, that money is not refundable.
For example, if you pay your registration fee here, the cruise is confirmed, and if you cancel prior to completing your deposit, you will lose the $1,000 registration fee.
For example, if you pay your registration fee here, make your cruise booking deposit and you cancel prior to your first regular due payment, you will lose the registration fee and the entire cruise booking deposit.
For example, if you pay the registration fee here, make your cruise booking deposit and one of the monthly payments and cancel before next montly payment, you will lose the registration fee, cruise booking deposit and first month's payment.
Terms & Conditions
By registering, you understand and accept the following terms.
I understand that all prices are PER PERSON, based on double occupancy, and include administrative costs, taxes, gratuities, port charges and fees FOR THE CRUISE.
I understand that my cruise booking deposit here is for TWO people in a cabin. ONE registration is ONE cabin for TWO people. If I need more than one cabin OF THE SAME TYPE, I will need to complete one registration and do a second registration if I desire the same cabin type.
My credit card will be charged by AMA WATERWAYS for the payments when the cruise is confirmed. These payments are for Rick Braun's River Cruise Getaway ONLY (i.e. the seven day cruise on the AmaPrima).
I understand that I will be responsible for all other fees for travel to and from the ship and any other activities I chose to do while on this trip. NOTE: We also offer transfers and additional pre- and post-cruise hotel/activities, for an additional fee.
All fees are nonrefundable, but can be used by another person. See specific payment terms above.
I assume full and complete responsibility for checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of my destination and connecting points, and all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability, and labor or civil unrest at such destinations. Many countries require that the passport be valid for six months or more after date of entry. Some countries will not admit persons convicted of a crime. I assume full and complete responsibility for health-related requirements that travel suppliers and governments may impose from time to time, such as health affidavit forms, health screenings prior to departure or upon arrival, face coverings, vaccinations, or quarantines.
In case of emergency, lineup subject to change.
